Aerospace Quality Inspector: Precision Parts, Equity

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform incoming inspections of aerospace hardware and ensure conformance to drawings and specifications. You will work with Production, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering to maintain pace in a rapidly scaling environment.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace/regulated manufacturing, strong blueprint reading and GD&T, and proficiency with precision metrology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T fundamentals.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment and techniques.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for tracking inventory and inspection results.
• Knowledge of ITAR compliance and ESD handling procedures.
• Ability to independently make sound inspection decisions in fast-paced production.
• Aerospace receiving inspection experience is a nice-to-have (not mandatory).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed incoming inspection of mechanical parts, electronic assemblies, harnesses, flight hardware, and other production material.
• Verify hardware against drawings, purchase requirements (QC), specifications, certifications, and applicable quality requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspection using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Review supplier documentation including certificates of conformance, material certifications, inspection reports, and FAIR documentation.
• Record inspection results and maintain hardware traceability within ERP, MES, and QMS.
• Identify, document, and initiate nonconformance records for discrepant hardware.
• Work directly with Supply Chain, Production, Design and Manufacturing Engineering to quickly disposition inspection issues.
• Support containment activities and supplier escape investigations.
• Help identify opportunities to simplify inspection plans and improve receiving inspection throughput.
• Support in-process and final inspection activities as production priorities require.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T fundamentals

Precision measuring equipment

ERP/MES systems

ITAR compliance

ESD handling procedures

Fast-paced decision making

Tools

None

Job description

K2 Space is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform incoming inspections of aerospace hardware and ensure conformance to drawings and specifications. You will work with Production, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering to maintain pace in a rapidly scaling environment.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace/regulated manufacturing, strong blueprint reading and GD&T, and proficiency with precision metrology.